Reindeer Herders of the Russian Arctic

The Nenets, indigenous reindeer herders in the Russian Arctic, face two modern obstacles on their long annual migration: climate change and a giant natural gas field. Though herders and their families encounter sections of pipeline each year on their 800-mile journey, they still maintain the same routes and their nomadic way of life. To learn more, you can read the entire October 2017 story.

Reindeer Herders of the Russian Arctic

The Nenets, indigenous reindeer herders in the Russian Arctic, face two modern obstacles on their long annual migration: climate change and a giant natural gas field. Though herders and their families encounter sections of pipeline each year on their 800-mile journey, they still maintain the same routes and their nomadic way of life. To learn more, you can read the entire October 2017 story.